Sunday, March 5, 2006. Age 83 years. Beloved husband of Wanda (nee Morgan) and the late Janet (Nee Trawitzke). Loving father of the late Deanna (the late Jim Miller), the late Maurice (Joanne) Gilbert, Colleen Brown and Douglas Gilbert. Cherished step-father of Carol (William) Sammer, Gary (Barbara) Hensel, Albert Lijewski, Linda Salazar, Randy (Kathy) Lijewski and Cindy Lijewski. Dear brother of Lillian Phalen, Jack (Rose) Gilbert and Deward (Pat) Gilbert. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home WED 10 AM – 12 NOON. Funeral Services at 12 NOON. Entombment and Military Honors to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Edward was a retiree of AC Sparkplug and a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. The family would like to thank the nurses and caregivers of the Dementia Unit and second floor at San Camillus for their tender, loving care of Edward. PRASSER-KLECZKA SOUTH SUBURBAN CHAPEL 6080 S. 27th St. 414-282-6080